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The panel of military leaders spoke about naval strategy and the use of seapower in U.S. foreign policy. The focused on improving international cooperation, restoring the Marine Corps…

The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs held a hearing to examine and identify mental health challenges within the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system, including increasing numbers…

Secretary Gates talked shortly about the operations in Iraq, but focused on those in Afghanistan. He talked about the development of infrastructure, the reasons why insurgency attacks had…

A hearing was held on security challenges involving Pakistan. Topics included: concerns regarding terrorist operations within Pakistan and along the Afghanistan border; internal instability…

Former Senator Dole and Former Secretary Shalala testified about care and treatment for wounded soldiers and veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as the state of military…

General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker testified about the status of military operations in Iraq and political developments over the past several months during a “surge” in troop levels designed to…

Commissioners testified about their report on security in Iraq and the capabilities of Iraqi security forces operating in tandem with U.S. military forces. They noted both great progress in…

The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the Government Accountability Office’s report on the performance record of the Iraqi government. David Walker testified about operations…

Witnesses testified about military recruitment and retention, the impact of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan on readiness and recruiting efforts, and the quality of military recruits.

The full committee will meet to mark up H.R. 3087, to require the president, in coordination with the secretary of State, the secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other senior military…

General Keane and Mr. Korb testified about planning for the redeployment of U.S. forces from Iraq. Among the issues they addressed were the political and security situation in Iraq,…

Witnesses testified before the House Armed Services Committee on the range of potential military and national security challenges the U.S. faced in the immediate and near-to-mid term.…

The Military Personnel Subcommittee (of the House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the findings of the Independent Review Group issued in April 2007 and reviewed current actions…